Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel angles: 7228.70
Steel, alloy, angles, shapes and sections.
Classification of alloy steel angles under HS 7228.70
Alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections are classified under HS code 722870. This classification is precise because it covers products made from alloy steel that have been formed into specific angular or profiled cross-sections. Alloy steel is defined by the presence of specific alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or vanadium) in quantities that impart enhanced mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, or other desired characteristics, as outlined in the Harmonized System's Chapter 72 notes. These products are typically hot-rolled, cold-formed, or cold-finished and are primarily used in structural applications, construction, and various manufacturing industries due to their strength and specific profiles.
- Covers
- L-sections of alloy steel
- T-sections of alloy steel
- U-sections of alloy steel
- Z-sections of alloy steel
- H-sections and I-sections of alloy steel
- Other complex profiles and structural shapes made from alloy steel
- Also under 7228.70
- ArcelorMittal structural sections
- Nucor alloy steel shapes
- Tata Steel structural angles
- SSAB high-strength sections
Codes often confused with 7228.70
Common mistake. A frequent source of misclassification for alloy steel angles is confusion with non-alloy steel products. HS 7216 covers "Angles, shapes and sections of non-alloy steel." The critical differentiator for 722870 is the "alloy" content, which must meet the specific criteria for alloy steel. Another common error is classifying these products under HS 722860, which is for "Alloy steel bars and rods." While both are alloy steel, bars and rods typically have solid, uniform cross-sections (e.g., circular, square, rectangular), whereas angles, shapes, and sections possess distinct, often non-solid, angular or profiled cross-sections designed for structural integrity. Flat-rolled products of alloy steel (HS 7225) are also distinct, as they are supplied in sheet, plate, or strip form, not as structural profiles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722870 (the code used for alloy steel angles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722870 (the code used for alloy steel angles) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.4% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 722870, not only alloy steel angles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $110M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $102M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $62M 12% of world exports
World total: $528M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 Canada $48M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $46M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $635M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for alloy steel angles
Brazil classifies alloy steel angles under NCM 7228.70.00: HS 7228.70 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about alloy steel angles
What is the HS code for Alloy steel angles?
The HS code for Alloy steel angles is 722870 (Steel, alloy; angles, shapes and sections). The HS code for Alloy steel angles is 722870, which specifically covers angles, shapes, and sections made from alloy steel.
How do I classify Alloy steel angles for customs?
Alloy steel angles is classified under HS code 722870 — Steel, alloy; angles, shapes and sections. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines 'alloy steel' in the context of HS 722870?
In this context, 'alloy steel' refers to steel containing specific alloying elements (e.g., chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium) in quantities that exceed the limits for non-alloy steel, as defined by the notes to Chapter 72 of the Harmonized System, thereby imparting enhanced properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel angles (HS 722870)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722870 (the code used for alloy steel angles) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($110M, 21% of world exports), China ($102M) and Italy ($62M). World exports came to about $528M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of alloy steel angles (HS 722870)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722870 (the code used for alloy steel angles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 9.4% of world imports), Canada ($48M) and the United Kingdom ($46M). World imports came to about $635M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Alloy steel angles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722870 for Alloy steel angles is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for alloy steel angles in Brazil?
In Brazil, alloy steel angles (HS 722870) is classified under NCM 7228.70.00.